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Latin jazz and salsa from Salsadelic at Jazz Hastings

Jazz Hastings will bring some welcome heat and excitement to town at their August session on Tuesday 5th in the form of Salsadelc, an all-singing, all-dancing Latin American salsa band, says Julian Norridge.

Salsadelic is an infectious 8-piece Latin jazz and salsa band based in Kent and Sussex, bringing high-energy rhythms and serious musical firepower to festivals, dance floors and live music lovers across the South East.

Led by percussionist Dan “Bongo Dan” Evans, the group blends New York-style salsa, Cuban son montuno and Latin jazz, delivered by a line-up of seasoned performers who know how to get a party started. The core of the band have been on the scene for over ten years now, honing their craft at various clubs and festivals all over the region.

Vocalist Maria “Chechi” Ayalde, from Colombia via Brighton, brings an authentic flair to the front line.  She is joined by Alejandro Rayes, a Peruvian timbale player and staple of the South London Latin scene (Los Domingos), along with Dan on congas and the explosive drumming of Eastbourne-based Dave Uden on kit.

The melodic, percussive heart of the band are Rafe “Riff Hurricane” Harridine on keyboards and Chris “El Salvaje” Savage on bass, locking in tight grooves with a serious funk edge. The horn action is provided by Robertsbridge’s resident Aussie Michael Pilley on trombone, an award-winning composer/arranger and masterful soloist, with rising star Josh Davis on trumpet.

This will be an evening of infectious music and dancing.

 

Salsadelic Jazz Hastings, Tuesday 5 August, East Hastings Sea Angling Association (on the Stade behind the lifeboat station). Doors open 7.45pm for 8.30 start, tickets £15 on the door, £3 for under 18s.

 

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Posted 21:05 Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 In: Music & Sound

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